Government and Policy

List Of NTSA’s Fines And Penalties For Traffic Offences In Kenya

BY Getrude Mathayo · September 15, 2023 03:09 pm

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The Traffic Act lays out the rules, regulations, and penalties related to road users. NTSA is keen on eliminating some reckless behaviors by passengers and drivers on the road by properly implementing all the traffic rules and regulations.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), in a bid to combat the number of road fatalities, listed the traffic offenses that could get you in trouble with the law.

Accidents are a major challenge on Kenyan roads with cases of fatalities being reported every single day. Every driver, passenger, pedestrian, and police officer is required to familiarize themselves with traffic regulations.

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Knowing what is expected of you after committing certain traffic offenses is essential. This is especially true because you will be aware of the penalties you would incur, hence avoiding exploitation through notorious bribes.

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NTSA had previously outlined the fines payable via mobile phones, with offenders receiving a standard receipt from the police. It was proposed that offenders would be required to fill out four similar forms and retain a copy while another would remain in the offender’s file. The other two forms would be issued to the police and NTSA for credibility.

Here is the list of the offences:

Failure of a driver to stop when asked to do so by a police officer in uniform – Ksh. 5,000
Obstructing the road with your vehicle in a manner that inconveniences other motorists or prevents the flow of traffic – Ksh. 10,000
Driving without a valid driving license that corresponds to the class of the vehicle being driven – Ksh. 7,000
Driving a vehicle that does have identification plates affixed or if they’ve been placed incorrectly – Ksh. 10,000
Driving on or through a pedestrian walkway or pavement – Ksh. 5,000
Failure of a driver to obey traffic signs – Ksh. 3,000
Failure to display lifesavers in the case where any part of the vehicle remains on the road in a position to obstruct or cause obstruction – Ksh. 3,000
Failure of a vehicle to carry lifesavers – Ksh. 2,000
Learner failing to exhibit ‘L’ plates on front and rear of the vehicle – Ksh. 1,000
Driving while using a mobile phone – Ksh. 2,000
Failure to produce a driving license on demand – Ksh. 1,000
Failure to renew a driving license -Ksh. 1,000
Failure of vehicle to have seat belts – Ksh. 10,000 for every seat that doesn’t have a seat belt or if the seat belts are not of the proper standard.
Failure of a vehicle to carry lifesavers – Ksh. 2,000
Failure to display lifesavers in the case where any part of the vehicle remains on the road in a position to obstruct or cause obstruction – Ksh. 3,000
Failure of vehicle to have seat belts – Ksh. 10,000 for every seat that doesn’t have a seat belt or if the seat belts are not of the proper standard.
Failure to wear a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion -Ksh. 500
Driving a PSV while being unqualified -Ksh. 7,000
The driver of the PSV who lets an unauthorized person drive – Ksh. 5,000
An unlicensed individual acting as the conductor or driver of the PSV – Ksh. 5,000
PSV picking and dropping passengers at areas that are not the designated bus stops – Ksh. 1,000
Failure to fit prescribed speed governors in vehicles – Ksh. 10,000
Travelling with a part of the body outside a moving vehicle – Ksh. 1,000
Touting – Ksh. 3,000
Motorcycle rider riding without protective gear -Ksh. 1,000
Motorcycle passenger riding without protective gear – Ksh. 1,000
Failure to keep seat belts in a clean and wearable condition – Ksh. 500
With the new rates, a 1 to 5km/hr outstrip will earn you a warning. Those caught exceeding by 6 to 10 km/hr will shell out Ksh, 500, and for 11 to 15 km/hr, Ksh. 5,000. 16 to 20 km/hr surpass will see you pay a Ksh. 10,000 levy.